Chapter 1101 Zhang Yimou's Change of Mentality; First Day of Audition
Chapter 1101 Zhang Yimou’s change of mentality; the first day of audition...
At around three o'clock in the afternoon, after determining the investment proportion of "I'm Not the God of Medicine", everyone got up one after another and prepared to go back to their respective homes.
At the same time, the news that "Riding the Wind and Waves" was successfully completed and announced on the spot for the Spring Festival has also appeared on Weibo's hot searches.
In the meat-grinder-like Spring Festival battlefield, there is one more person who wants to get a share of the pie; the atmosphere in the film industry that was originally full of gunpowder has suddenly become more gunpowder-filled!
"Lin Nan and I are both at the company and are preparing to go home right now. Tomorrow? Yes, tomorrow's audition. Jia Nu and Director Han are hosting the audition for "The God of Medicine"..."
As Liu Yifei answered the phone, Lin Nan and others couldn't help but look at her. Whose call was this?
"What? You said you are going to bring someone to audition? Or to audition for "The God of Medicine"? Okay, I will talk to her later. But who is auditioning, it is still mysterious..."
Liu Yifei teased with an incredible smile on her face. She also looked at Han Jianu, who had a suspicious and confused expression, and winked her right eye playfully.
After hanging up the phone not long after, without waiting for Lin Nan and Han Jianu to ask, Miss Liu had already spoken, jokingly and jokingly:
"That sister said that she and Director Ning would bring someone to audition for "The God of Medicine" tomorrow and let our director Xiao Han take care of him, but she didn't say who it was. It's true."
"Okay, I will take care of it." After hearing this, Han Jianu nodded happily.
Director Xiao Han, let’s just say Director Xiao Han. Who knows that the other person is a great screenwriter and director? Such an “honorific title” sounds pretty nice to me, hehe.
"Ning Hao and his wife want to recommend someone? I'm really looking forward to it." Even Han Sanping couldn't help laughing.
"But why do I have a bad feeling? They have never spoken like this before!"
Lin Nan also shook his head speechlessly, what the hell is this? Wasn't it just for Ning Hao to make a guest appearance? Why did he bring it along?
"Let's go, let's go, won't we know tomorrow?" As Ren Zhonglun waved, everyone got into their cars one after another.
Afternoon, Zhang Yimou's studio.
The casting process for "Shadow" is still in progress and has been going on for half a month as of today.
The good news for the actors auditioning here is that they have one more opportunity.
That is to say, starting from tomorrow, while auditioning for "Shadow", you can also audition for "I'm Not the God of Medicine" and "The Wandering Earth"; and both are big directors, and even the one from Lin Nan Pictures is more attractive!
At this moment, the actor standing in front of Zhang Yimou for the audition was Guan Xiaotong. Of course, it would be a complete joke to say that the latter got to this point solely by strength.
When he worked with Zhang Weiping before, he was still slightly resistant to "connected people", although he finally agreed. But now, he himself has actively embraced this unspoken rule.
But according to his idea, he is to try his best to balance the relationships and roles, and try to have the best of both worlds! Even compare and select among a group of related households.
"Okay, you go back first. The staff will contact your agent and family later."
A few minutes later, Zhang Yimou smiled and waved to Guan Xiaotong. He would not tell the actor the result on the spot. Guan Xiaotong also bowed politely, and then walked out of the audition room softly.
"Director Zhang, look at Xiaotong? She debuted as a child star, and now her national popularity is also very high. She has a pretty appearance and has basic skills..." The people beside her were saying nice things in a gentle voice.
"Well, we can consider her." Zhang Yimou nodded. He didn't care about this kind of supporting role. They are all resources, so who should we give them to?
"Director Zhang, let's look at the next one. This one was also introduced to me. I hope I can be cast in Director Zhang's play. He's an amateur. His name is Liu Haocun."
The other casting director took over the conversation with a smile, and his intention was obvious. He was not in competition with the one who spoke for Guan Xiaotong.
After glancing at the photo, Zhang Yimou nodded in agreement, "She's quite pretty, so let's call her in."
After a while, a girl who was about 1.6 meters tall was brought in. At first glance, she looked ordinary, but she was indeed not as recognizable as Guan Xiaotong.
"Hello, Director Zhang, hello teachers, I am Liu Haocun, from the Department of Ethnic and Folk Dance of Beijing Dance..."
Maybe he was a little nervous, but the freshman didn't do well during the audition.
Fortunately, Zhang Yimou has also come into contact with countless amateur actors and is very tolerant, but he still does not feel that the other person has any particularly outstanding advantages or different temperament.
This scene made the casting director a little anxious in his eyes. After Liu Haocun exited, he immediately came up to him and whispered in a low voice: "Director Zhang, Haocun's house here..."
Zhang Yimou's brows furrowed obviously, he was deep in thought, and glanced towards the door. To be precise, he was weighing and comparing interests.
"Director Zhang, for this role, Xiaotong's 'conditions' are definitely the best. Others can't compare." The previous person spoke again at the right time.
Sure enough, Zhang Yimou's frown relaxed and he said, "Well, let's go with Guan Xiaotong."
The casting director who was still preparing to add more money was silent. He knew that Zhang Yimou had already made a decision. This wave of exchange of interests failed on my side.
Ten minutes later, outside Zhang Yimou's studio.
Under the gaze of many people, the casting director just now unabashedly got into a commercial vehicle, with the mother and daughter inside.
"How about it, Director Zhang?"
Liu Haocun, like her mother, looked eagerly at the casting director, who shook his head helplessly: "Ms. Lu, the role belongs to Guan Xiaotong.
Fortunately, after the LeTV incident, Director Zhang's mentality has obviously changed. Interests and money can impress him. Next time if you are fully prepared, maybe you can catch up..."
"Okay, next time, my daughter wants the heroine!"
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The popularity of the Golden Horse Awards began to rise. When Lin Nan and Liu Yifei arrived home, they saw the news that Feng Xiaogang's team had just arrived in Taiwan Province.
Logically speaking, today is only the 21st, and the awards ceremony is on the night of the 26th. Isn't it too early?
But after thinking about it carefully, I figured out that Xiaogang Pao had hidden out of sight and had given up hope in "Pan Jinlian" and had resigned to his fate.
Without the expectation of box office, doesn’t it mean that you can only “specialize” in awards?
He showed all the necessary attitudes and even "condescended" to attend the Golden Horse Show before the Golden Horse Awards in advance. This was considered as giving the Golden Horse enough face. Let's see how the Golden Horse responds!
Maybe it’s because I have auditions for two movies tomorrow, so the phone calls this afternoon became more sudden.
Within two hours after returning home, Lin Nan answered three calls, and Liu Yifei answered four, including Xie Nan.
"She laughed and told her director Wu's original words, saying that in such a post-apocalyptic science fiction movie, the protagonist must have good physical fitness and a tough military image, otherwise it would be very unscientific; therefore, their director Wu Pan I will also come to the audition. I hope you and I will not take care of any favors and be strict! Xie Nan is really good at saying sarcastic words, haha..."
Looking at Liu Yifei who was laughing so hard on the sofa, Lin Nan was also happy.
""The Wandering Earth" will definitely be released after "Wolf Warrior 2". Even after "Wolf Warrior 2" was released, it has not started shooting or is filming. Wu Gan has made the right calculation, and he does have enough time. Working on the post-production of "Wolf Warrior 2"..."
Lin Nan joked and analyzed, but the smile on his face suddenly faded and he became serious, "First "Wolf Warrior 2", then "The Wandering Earth"... "Wolf Warrior 2"!"
"What are you muttering about?" The feet in white stockings gently kicked Director Lin's thigh.
"It's nothing, I'm waiting for Wu Gan! With their current relationship with us, it's indeed okay." Lin Nan grabbed the foot, but it was broken free again.
"What do you mean?" Liu Yifei asked suspiciously.
"Sissi, help me cook a bowl of noodles. I'm going to take a shower first and have to go to bed early today." Lin Nan got up and walked straight upstairs without answering Liu Yifei's question.
Miss Liu also sat up in response. She was confident that cooking noodles would be fine, "Okay, I'll prepare it for you right now."
"After "Wolf Warrior 2", Wu Gan will be the first domestic actor in the limelight. He can indeed be a great blessing to any movie, making it even more powerful..." Lin Nan thought to himself, it is indeed true.
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At seven o'clock in the morning on the 22nd, there was a traffic jam on the main road next to Lin Nan Films. The jam was a bit serious.
Although all the actors who auditioned were scheduled on different dates and times, after all, they were auditioning for two movies at the same time, so the number of people was naturally not small, but very large.
And the media reporters would not accept the arrangement, and they came in droves. As a result, a large number of actors' cars and media vehicles were blocked near Lin Nan Pictures.
"It's Director Ren from Shanghai Film Academy!"
"Good guy, this is the first time I've seen Master Han so friendly."
"Nonsense, the one walking in front of him is his daughter, that's all!"
"It's really lively today. Not only did the bosses arrive early, but the actors also came so early? It's not even half past seven. In the past, auditions were always stuck, and they were at most half an hour early..."
"Brother, you just joined the industry, right? You don't even look where this is? You don't even look at the people behind these two movies..."
"Director Lin Nan and Producer Liu are here."
"It's amazing, it's rare that these two didn't sleep in!"
…
In the footage of a large number of media, Lin Nan's car was seen passing through the commercial vehicles of actors and actresses, and slowly drove into the first floor of the building.
Although today's audition does not start immediately, we need to prepare first, so we can't come too late.
However, the fundamental reason is that there are too many people auditioning, so that the "examiners" can only arrive early and leave late.
Take the elevator to the third floor, and Yue Jun is waiting at the elevator entrance.
"Director Lin, Yifei, the audition for "The Wandering Earth" is in the big conference room on the west side, while the audition for "I'm Not the God of Medicine" is in the east room. Look, what time are you going to start?"
"At 8 o'clock, the actors can come to the third floor to wait and prepare, so as to avoid being harassed by the paparazzi below. Let's go to the "God of Medicine" to sit there first, and then go there later."
As he spoke, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei walked hand in hand to the large conference room on the east side. Today's audition, Yue Jun and Jiang Yuerou are also on one side, and they have been scheduled in advance.
"Look at the actresses, from Zhou Xun, the three-time Best Actress, to the young actresses Ni Nai and Yang Mi... Let's look at the male actors, they are all the same. There are big names and powerful ones..."
As soon as they entered the room, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei saw Han Jianu chatting and showing off with Ren Zhonglun, while Han Sanping was carefully browsing the list of auditions and resumes in the morning.
"We know that there are many talented actors auditioning for "Dying to Survive", but it's a bit too much for you to keep talking about it all day long." Liu Yifei couldn't help but complain, and Han Jianu was instantly silent.
"Don't discourage me like this, this is my 'first work'!" Director Han and screenwriter Han rolled their eyes at Liu Yifei and complained.
While a few people were chatting and chatting here, the actors downstairs were still coming - there were three generations of old, middle-aged and young, famous and unknown actors and artists gathered together, and there were many drama bones!
It seemed to be an unspoken rule in the circle that famous artists ignored each other, but those unpopular actors could communicate and greet each other in a friendly manner.
Of course, actors who are obviously competitors naturally cannot greet with a smile, such as Zhang Tsaifeng's team and Zhao Jinmai's team...
"We have an advantage. You have played in Lin's "Detective Chinatown", and he is familiar with you. And the employment habits of Lin Nan Film are well known in the industry..."
Looking at the Alfa not far away outside the car window, Zhang Tsaifeng's agent couldn't help but comfort him. The latter also nodded seriously, indicating that she understood and she was confident.
On the other side, the Alfa RV also reminded: "Every audition is a new beginning, don't feel pressured, and haven't we analyzed this role for you before?
She has a lot of scenes, and she is very similar to your usual screen personality, cheerful, resolute, lively... You are more suitable than the one next door..."
"I know, but I'm still a little nervous." Zhao Jinmai smacked his lips, a little helpless and a little flustered. After all, this is the top director in the country.
At this time, the staff of Lin Nan Film Studio came down and informed the actors that they could choose to go to the third floor to prepare, and the audition was about to begin.
Then, many cars opened their doors one after another, and a large number of familiar screen faces appeared in the paparazzi's lens one after another. The entertainment reporters were so excited.
…
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had left the conference room of "Dying to Survive" and went to "The Wandering Earth". Yue Jun also went with them; while Jiang Xingrou stayed here to assist Han Jianu and others.
"Are these the actors who auditioned today?"
Ren Zhonglun took the list from Han Sanping and looked at it. "Oh, the first day is a big name? Xu Zheng!"